To this for me I would add something along these lines, "What I do is good enough to expect to get paid for it not always giving it away for free, I should not being afraid to charge for it, the work is worthy, and others with lower quality are selling theirs, and making money. And sometimes even those who don't think we should charge for what we give them for free- they do not hesitate to charge us for what they offer to us. We are worthy. We are good enough."

(The wild dogwood is a favorite tree of mine and you have captured that lovely tinge of green in the blossom--that sometimes eludes the camera.)

Ananda: You have struck right to the heart of the matter...and to my heart...with your well-spoken words. You are a young woman and I hope for all young women to learn these lessons sooner and sooner as we evolve! I am now 50...a baby crone...and still trying to learn to affirm myself this way. Blessings...

so well spoken ananda! i'm very honored that i have a place in life that doesn't require me to punch a time clock like the rest of the sheep...i like setting my own pace and hours and going to the beat of my own drum. this life feels right.

i've stumbled across your beautiful blog this morning and your words resonate with my own dreams... which i am in the process of building... oh! how it takes self trust! warm wishes and great joy to you! Mischa